SUNNY MANILVA AND LONDON TODAY

SATURDAY 15^th/JUNE 2013.

After a nice lie in this morning and our tea and toast we have freshened ourselves up and are going out for our walk with Chispa after I have finished watching the “ Trooping of the Colour ” from ‘ Horse Guards Parade’ in London's Whitehall to celebrate the official 82nd birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth 11. See the pictures above.

Before the parade I was watching “Saturday Morning Kitchen”with Michele Roux preparing a Dover Sole dish; meanwhile over in Australia the ‘British and Irish Lions’ are taking on the ‘New South Wales Waratahs’ – half time score 17-30 to the Lions. The final result 17-47 with Jonny Sexton scoring again and Leigh Halfpenny scoring 30 points!

Over in Brazil it is the start of the “FIFA Confederation Cup ” with eight teams taking part,Brazil,Spain,Italy,

Mexico,Japan,Uruguay,Nigereria and Taheti ?! More to follow;

Then it’s the qualifying for the ‘Motor GP of Catalunya in Barcelona which has just started; this morning I have made for our lunch ‘Ensaladilla Ruse’ the Spanish version of the classic Potato salad invented in the late XIX century, with hard –boiled Egg,Tuna,Red Peppers, Carrots and Peas! See the picture above.Parsley sprig care of Brenda!

This afternoon it is the roof terrace for Brenda with her book and I will join her later for our early evening ‘Cocktails’ as we take in the late afternoon sunshine. For supper this evening it’s our Saturday night special – ‘Steak a la Plancha’ with all the trimmings and of course twice-cooked Chips!

We have just come off a long Skype video call from Tim and Thea over in a rather cool Colwyn Bay! We have had a nice long chat and caught up with all their news; the two main bits being that firstly they are going over to Australia early next year with their two best friends,who have family there and are going to be in the Melbourne area ! Watch out Jack and Lyn !! Secondly Tim had arranged to fly over next weekend and surprise us at our front door,for Brenda's birthday ! But sadly due to circumstance's beyond his control - he can't  !!We are 'Gutted' as it would have been a loverly surprise for Brenda.

Then I will try and find a good film to watch, this week, so we have not been lucky.

Thought for the Day; See above.

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